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HINUTES
September 23~ 1969
The seventh meeting of the Hheat Ridge City Council 'das called to order at 7:40 p.m.
by ;'layor Albert E. Anderson in the City Office. Aldermen attendin3 were Ray Pepe,
Robert Eckhart , Calvin 'lulsey, Robert Howard and Dan."]. :]rlUl ing (later). Others
attending were: Mayor \nderson, Clerk Louise Turner, \ttorneys Anthony V. Zarlengo
and Haurice Fox; Gary Latham; applicants for, attorney for 3pplicants, and citizens
interested in Li1uor and 3.2 beer licenses, and other citizens.
One rezoning case at 4Jrd & Iris Court "'as presented by Gary Latham.
569-123 Requests a chan~e from A-I to R-3 on 6.9 acres for multiple family units.
Proposed rezoning is in confl ict ,.Ji th County plan which recommends 1m" density.
Problems exist in that there is only 90' frontage and access is not adequate.
Alderman Eckhardt questioned the ownership of open area to the \iest and possibility
of utilizin,j access from the Hest and recommended that the planning staff contact
the applicant in that regard. Notion by Alderman Hulsey, 2nd by Alderman Howard
"that the case be tabled until Tuesday, September 30, to give the Council. members
time to field check it. ;.lotion ca.rrirl.
Prelimina.ry nearing '.'IaS held for a packap,e liquor license. Applicants ,vere Mr. Hillard
Ball and Mr. George Sillasen who ",ere represented by Attorney Thomas Carney.
l'lotion by Alderman Eckhardt, 2nd by Alderman Howard "that
considered in the (liquor) investigation be one mile from
.\lderman Bowl ing and Alderman Bramble ",ere not present.
the neighborhood to be
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the outlet. Passed 4-0 .
Hotion ,vas made by Alderman Ilow.'ucl, 0nd by Alderman Eckhardt "that the Public Hearing
be set for October 28 at 7:30 p."l:' ,lotion passed 4-0. BOHling and Bramble, Aldermen,
Here not present. The applicants ",ere directed to publish and post notice ,.,ithin the
requirements of the statute. The Arvada Citizen was designated as the paper to use
and applicants 'dere asked to post a notice close to Wadsworth in addition to the one
required on the location.
Preliminary (Iearing was held in connection Hith a 3.2 beer license application by the
Safe\vay Store at 5353 \i. 38th. In regard to re'1uirements in the Hheat Ridge resolution,
Hr. Carney presented a certificate shmling that Safe'.Vay is authorized to do business
in the State and suggested that obtaining the finger prints required and the \rticles
of Incorporation presented a problem in the case of Safewav.
Hotion Has made by .\lderman Pepe, ::nd "'/ \lderman Hulsey "that the requirements of the
Articles of Incorporation and the fingerprinting other than the store manager be
Haived~ Passed 4-0.
Motion ,vas made by Alderman Pepe, 2nd hy <\lderman Hm'lard "that the setting of the
neighborhood be continued until September 30. Aye unanimously by those present.
Motion was made by Alderman IIo\'lard, 2nd 1,1 .\J derman Pepe "that the Publ ic Hearing be
set for October 28 at 8:30 p.m.". Passed unClnimously by those present and applicant
is to publish in the Arvada Citizen and post according to the statutes; and boundaries
of a reasonable neighborhood will be set by the Council for investigation by the Police
Chief.
~lr. Walter Johnson stated that assistance in planning is available through the Division
of Local Government. The person to contact is Jim [.liles.
Process Hould be
to a year to get
officer it might
a Federal Grant System 'dith matching
set up. Alderman Eckhardt suggested
be ,veIl to look into the possibility
fund" 'lnd might take six months
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th'1~ the City has a planning
but not until.
Hr. Ralph Johnson, City Engineer, reported that the drainage system at the
has been efficiently taken care of by a system of drains and catch basins.
recommended that road cut permits continue to come from the County.
Gem Store
Hr. Johnson
RESOLUTION NO.7 f\e it resolved that the Superintendent of Streets be empmvered to
authorize the County to issue road cut permits until such time as the City can do so.
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The subject of retirement for City employees was brought up and Social Security
and PE&\ Here briefly discussed.
Hr. ;-lalter Johnson reported that Citizen request, and purchase order forms are nm'l
on hand for use.
A committee made up of Alderman lImmrd, .\lderman Ilulsey, and Hr. Nelson Jennett
,vas appointed to meet with Hr. Hac Ivor and report on Federal Lmv Enforcement
Assistance on September 30.
During a discussion of the bud~et led by Hr. Halter Johnson the followin~ subjects
were brought up: The certified evaluation of $55, $225, $220; the possibility of
contracting with the County for street maintenance; recreation; the Wheat Ridge
Youth Council; a Financial System; auditor; income from licensing and contracting
with the sheriff.
Mr. Zarlengo discussed a special offense ordinance stating that he would like to do
more work on it and then recommend an existing one which might be adopted by reference.
Mr. Haurice Fox, City Attorney, stated that the City Attorney should be on a retainer,
that the fee for a prosecutor should be separate and that there should be a contingency
fund. The amounts aJ lowed to attorneys in other cities ,'Ias discussed by the Council.
Hotion by .\lderman Pepe, 2nd by Alderman Ilmvlin:,; "that the City hire Hr. Fox for $500
per month "lith $200 per mont,l for a prosecutor to corrnnence if a prosecutor is required;
that the city pay lIr. Fo:: $650 per month retainer during 1970 ,'7ith $200 for prosecutor;
that Mr. Fox be allO\ved to appoint the prosecutor; that in additionJ contingency funds
at the rate of $22 pe: hour -ill be provided up to $4,000.00 and that the subject matter
is subject for revie.! at the end of 1970:' Council \7as polled and voted "aye" 5-0.
Hr. Ilram;~ '.fas not present.
Hr. Zarlengo, municipal judge, stated that he 'clould probably hold court one night a
,'leek in the be::;inning, that it \Jould fol10\7 the pattern of the Denver Court and that
a baliff, clerk, and secretary ',lOuld be needed.
I'lotion ,'las made by Alderman '>mrlin"" "11d ":' ,\lderman ,lulsey "that the municipal judge
be paid $500 per month for the b:,l ance of this year beginning the first of October,
that he he paid $600 per month durin;", 1970 and that the amounts as set out in the 1970
budget in regard to the needs of the court he ~dopted. Passed 5-0.
Notion made by Alderman Pepe, ">'id by \J.derman'l!olvard "that the Hayor take it upon himself,
to hire another clerk with duties to be assigned later at salary of no more than $380
per month and adjust the budget accordingly for 1969~ Passed 5-0.
Appointment of a zoning board and contracting with the County will be taken up at the
September 30 meeting.
Neeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.
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LOUISE F. TURNER
CLERK
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